Psychology Department
Mission Statement
The Psychology Department of The College of William & Mary is committed to the development, dissemination, and application of new knowledge in the psychological sciences. Consistent with this commitment, the Department strives to attract and support a faculty that is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research. The Department also strives to provide excellent undergraduate and graduate programs of study in the psychological sciences. Our goal is for students at all levels to develop knowledge and critical thinking skills through didactic, laboratory, and practical training experiences, and hence, an understanding of the relationships among theory, research, and application.
In the News
Optical Illusions can be Deceiving . . . But are We Just Fooling Ourselves?
Optical illusions are everywhere. You see them in the comics sections in newspapers and in little books full of odd facts and trivia. The caption is usually a question: Which of the two lines is longer? Do you see faces…or a vase? Do you see a young woman or an old hag?
Psychology Researchers to Measure Brain Response
Researchers in the Psychology Department are preparing to conduct experiments to measure the brain's response to certain kinds of stimuli.
Perspectives
Science/Practitioner Model Holds Appeal for Diana Morelen '08
When Diana Morelen arrived at W&M, she fully expected to become a marketing major.
Addressing Real-world Tragedy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Professor Harvey Langholtz has researched and published in the field of the "psychology of peacekeeping."
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